Bill · H.Res. 755· House(119-HRES-755)
Expressing support for the goals and ideas of "National Hydrocephalus Awareness Month" and "World Hydrocephalus Day".
- Introduced
- 9/19/2025
- Last activity
- 9/19/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Christopher Smith
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
H. Res. 755 is a resolution expressing support for "National Hydrocephalus Awareness Month" and "World Hydrocephalus Day." It highlights that hydrocephalus is a life-threatening condition affecting about 1,000,000 people in the United States. The resolution notes the high costs of medical treatment and the lack of a cure. It specifically calls for support of the goals of these awareness events. Additionally, it expresses support for continued research to prevent, detect, and treat the condition.
Yes· 3 of 16
Would children be better off under this?+6
Directly addresses pediatric hydrocephalus and the high incidence rate in babies.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+6
Highlights that 800,000 older Americans may be living with normal pressure hydrocephalus.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+6
Supports those living with a life-threatening brain condition.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Research: The resolution states the House of Representatives will "continue to support research to prevent, detect, and treat hydrocephalus," which could lead to better medical outcomes. (Section 2)
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Increased Awareness: By supporting "National Hydrocephalus Awareness Month" and "World Hydrocephalus Day," the resolution promotes the goals of organizations that provide education, support, and advocacy. (Section 1)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups are explicitly mentioned in the text of this resolution.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+6Good For People With Disabilities+6Good For Seniors+6Good For Retirees+5Good For Veterans+5Good For Young Adults+5Good For Middle Aged+3Good For High Income Households+2Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Middle Class Households+2
- Healthcare
- Increases Research Funding+5Improves Healthcare Access+3Improves Veterans Healthcare+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+2
- 9/19/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
Lloyd DoggettDemocrat · Texas